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May 8
WORCESTER – For mothers at St. Mary Health Care Center, “bring your daughter to work” isn’t just a day – it’s a four-generation legacy.Read More -
May 8
"A night that will enrich your senses, feed your soul and help you to grow closer to the Lord in the Eucharist and feel the Lord’s love more deeply ... the kind of event that helps move your faith from your head to your heart.”Read More -
May 1
Fran Meringolo, 72, attended retreats at the Calvary Retreat Center in Shrewsbury for more than 30 years, but when the facility closed in 2008, the Holden resident wanted to find another Passionist retreat center. He and others began driving to West Hartford, Connecticut, the following year to attend retreats at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center. There they found a second home.Read More -
May 1
75th Anniversary Celebration – Serra Club of Northern Worcester County Judge Reynolds, 88, of Leominster, was honored being chosen for the award because the Serra Club, which supports vocations to the priesthood and religious life, means a lot to him.Read More -
April 24
Anna Maria College in Paxton announced today that it is to cease academic operations at the end of the spring 2026 semester and will transition to closure by the end of the calendar year.Read More -
April 23
WORCESTER – A retired Assumption University professor was honored last Friday for his work and influence. The celebration at the university was of Professor J. Brian Benestad, his legacy, and the publication of the expanded version of his 2011 book, “Church, State, and Society: An Introduction to Catholic Social Doctrine.”Read More -
April 23
WORCESTER – Visitation House held its annual dinner April 18 at the College of the Holy Cross. This largest fundraiser of the local Catholic home for pregnant women in need and their babies, which takes no government funding, drew 310 people and raised $110,000 of the $120,000 goal, according to Rebecca Urban, executive director.Read More
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Isabella Bonotto Iranian Ambassador to the Vatican Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, left, and Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Iran’s culture minister, arrive to attend Mass at the
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From left to right, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, International Dairy Foods Association CEO Michael Dykes, then-Food and Drug Administration (FDA...
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Supporting parents amid loss is key. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, who practiced as an obstetrician-gynecologist for more than 25 years, said he is naming...
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William Silver Historic St. Joseph Cathedral stands in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A Vatican-authorized investigation is examining how the Baton Rouge...
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Around the DioceseWhat's Happening
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Thursday, May 14A pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Father Tony Kazarnowicz at 11 a.m., Thursdays, in the Problem Pregnancy chapel, followed by recitation of the Latin rosary on the sidewalk across the street from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant St.Read More
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Thursday, May 14, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PMSt. John Paul Parish holds eucharistic adoration Thursdays after the 8:45 a.m. Mass, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St.Read More
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Thursday, May 14, 6:00 PMFamily Prayer Night at St. George Church every Thursday at 6 p.m. In the upper church there is a gathering of people who pray for all families. For information call 508-853-0183. CLICK FOR MORE.Read More
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Thursday, May 14, 6:30 PM"The Well" is a Catholic event hosted by the Theology of the Body Institute and St. Joseph's Church, 49 Woodland Road, "An Evening of Beauty, Reflection, and Eucharistic Revival," presented by Christopher West, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14, aiming to explore humanity's purpose. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Purchase tickets at aftontickets.com/TheWellFitchburg. CLICK FOR MORERead More
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Thursday, May 14, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PMHoly Family Academy holds bingo Thursdays, 6:30-10 p.m., in the Holy Rosary Church hall,135 Nichols St. Doors open at 4:30.Read More
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Friday, May 15, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PMOur Lady of Czestochowa, 34 Ward St., holds adoration 3-6:30 p.m. Fridays, starting with Divine Mercy chaplet and followed by Mass in Polish.Read More
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ongoing EventsDIVINE MERCY MINISTRY TO SENIORS: Volunteers are needed to spread Jesus’ message of Divine Mercy to seniors in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As a volunteer prayer group leader, you would lead a weekly 30-minute Divine Mercy prayer group using a simple prepared model of readings, prayers, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. If you feel that the Lord is calling you to this ministry of mercy, contact Mary Higgins 413-552-7231 or [email protected].
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) New England is interviewing applicants now for fall openings. IVC Service Corps Members combine direct service opportunities at non-profits serving those in need in our communities with monthly spiritual reflection in the Jesuit tradition. Volunteers, 50 years of age and better, serve two full days/week from September through June. For more information and an application, contact IVC New England Director Dave Hinchen: [email protected].
DO YOU LIKE TO SING? The Jolly Jills (and a few Jacks) are a group of men and women who visit 4 nursing homes in Worcester on Tuesdays to bring joy to the residents. They are looking for some new voices to join them. If interested, contact Linda at [email protected] for more information.
NEED MARRIAGE HELP? Retrouvaille (retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples struggling in their marriage. For information on upcoming weekends visit HelpOurMarriage.org or call 508-271-7155.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-FREE PICK UP: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Worcester County is now offering free curb side pick-up of clothing, shoes, books and household items. To schedule a free home pick-up, visit svdpworcester.org and scroll to “Schedule a Home Pick-Up." Or contact our partner (CMRK) at 508-474-8966. The funds received go to help our neighbors in need with (but not limited to) food, clothing, rent and utilities.
DIVINE MERCY CENACLE-CLINTON: The Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish prays for all requests, but especially for the seriously ill and the dying. Submitted prayer requests by phone at 978-733-0090 or email at [email protected]. Cenacle members receive your requests immediately and pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for your intentions.POLISH FOOD ANYTIME- DUDLEY: St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., continues to offer prepackaged, frozen kielbasa, golabki, kapusta/bigos and pierogi for sale. For prices or to order anytime, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION- WEBSTER: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish holds perpetual adoration in its Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 17 E. Main St. 9 p.m.-6 a.m. scheduled adorers only (door is locked). Contact Jeanne Guerin 508-208-9064. Consider becoming a scheduled adorer or substitute.
ESL CLASSES- WORCESTER: St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes twice a year on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Meaghan O’Sadnick at [email protected].
CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE- WORCESTER: The St. Bernard’s KofC conducts an ongoing can and bottle drive to support the after-school program. Cleaned redeemables can be left in the specified box at the entrance of the church, 228 Lincoln St.
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